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Policy Reforms: Boosting Pulses and Edible Oils in India’s Agriculture

India’s pre-budget proposal for 2024-25 advocates policy reforms to boost pulses and edible oil production while curbing excessive cereal cultivation. Key recommendations...

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Rice News in English

Inter-cropping of floriculture with rice to boost farmers’ income

The survey finds floriculture in rice-based sequences more profitable than other intercropping patterns. As a growing export-driven sector, it urges diversification from...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Paddy cultivation in plastic bottles creates interest in Barishal

Dr. Nafisa Jahan, a doctor in Barishal, Bangladesh, has successfully cultivated paddy in plastic bottles on the rooftop of her workplace, inspiring...

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Edible Oil News in English

Indian Agriculture ministry launches first-ever national edible oil consumption survey

The Union agriculture ministry has launched a nationwide survey to assess edible oil consumption patterns in India to aid the NMEO-Oilseeds initiative....

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Govt’s paddy procurement drive fails to attract farmers in Joypurhat

Farmers in Kalai upazila of Joypurhat are unwilling to sell paddy to government warehouses due to low procurement prices of Tk33 per...

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Rice News in English

Agriculture processing industry seeks modernisation incentives, tax breaks, export boosts in Budget

The agriculture processing industry is urging the government to include modernization incentives, tax breaks, and export boost measures in the upcoming budget....

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Wheat News in English

Rabi Crop Sowing Exceeds 632 Lakh Hectares; MSP Hike Announced for 2025-26 Marketing Season

India's Rabi crop sowing has reached 632 lakh hectares, with wheat covering 320 lakh hectares, up from 315.63 lakh hectares last year....

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Edible Oil News in English

Budget 2025 to lay road map for climate-resilient farming

The Budget 2025-26 is expected to boost climate-resilient farming by promoting natural farming, climate-resilient seeds, and micro-irrigation. Key allocations include PM Kisan...